desertrat
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Only way to see the country if you have the time. And I think everyoneone should do it at least once. Bryce canyon, The Columbia river valley. So many places.
Fly or drive?
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Only way to see the country if you have the time. And I think everyoneone should do it at least once. Bryce canyon, The Columbia river valley. So many places.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
...the plastic grocery bag displays in Gila Bend...
So you've completely dismissed my train idea. All the comforts of first class on a plane, without the body cavity search.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Now see? You have mistaken my completely ignoring the idea for completely dismissing the idea!
I actually like the idea. When I am old and infirm and riding and RV's are out, I'll look into it.
desertrat
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Not to mention the "Watch out for brown skinned guys with AK47s and big 4X4s" Between there and Casa Grande.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
So, it's like dry as hell and stuff and that shiny, hard as a rock stuff used to be grass and like, rolling down hill to start the YZ is like, you know, not as straightforward as non man made global warming conditions and what not and, like, I still fly through the air with the greatest of ease when I wash the front out. Perfect landing on my back, shorts, t shirt, un laced t shoes (all my normal dirt bike safety gear). The second time around went MUCh better!
Actually, it was more like washing the ass out, didn't pull in clutch fast enough after giving it a good pop, slides out, try and get on top of it, front caught something and THEN I got light weight. Got up, looked around to see if anyone saw it, no judges, no points, no credit, laughed my ass off.
Actually, it was more like washing the ass out, didn't pull in clutch fast enough after giving it a good pop, slides out, try and get on top of it, front caught something and THEN I got light weight. Got up, looked around to see if anyone saw it, no judges, no points, no credit, laughed my ass off.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Not to mention the "Watch out for brown skinned guys with AK47s and big 4X4s" Between there and Casa Grande.
It was a peace loving place last time I was there! 3 years?
Larry Gude
Strung Out
So, it's like dry as hell and stuff and that shiny, hard as a rock stuff used to be grass and like, rolling down hill to start the YZ is like, you know, not as straightforward as non man made global warming conditions and what not and, like, I still fly through the air with the greatest of ease when I wash the front out. Perfect landing on my back, shorts, t shirt, un laced t shoes (all my normal dirt bike safety gear). The second time around went MUCh better!
Actually, it was more like washing the ass out, didn't pull in clutch fast enough after giving it a good pop, slides out, try and get on top of it, front caught something and THEN I got light weight. Got up, looked around to see if anyone saw it, no judges, no points, no credit, laughed my ass off.
And now, 24 hours later, I hurt EVERYWHERE.
desertrat
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No it was just a bit more discrete, they are getting a bit bolder, but I remember getting plastered in Border towns 30 years ago and not worrying anout it a bit.
And now, 24 hours later, I hurt EVERYWHERE.
Ah, tomorrow!.
bcp
In My Opinion
Drive.
The small towns you fly over and miss are well worth seeing.
fairly easy run to Grand Canyon can be as short as four easy days.
If you dont mind Hotels (I have a thing against them) you can spend less on the trip than if you pull a trailer. My experience on the cross country pulling tells me that I need to have around 1500 + for just fuel. But I still think its worth it.
You can rent a smaller pop up style camper if you dont already have something (I have no clue what you own) and then put the bike in the bed of the truck to be used when you get to where you want to use it.
Ive been across the top of the country to Yellowstone and through the south and up through Utah/Colorado and back now.
Currently making plans for a San Diego trip in June to go to the Wild animal park, Sea world etc.. and if I have time I will drive up the coast 40 miles and see my brother and nephews.. oh and his wife.
In short, Drive, there is a great big diverse country out their that needs to be explored.
The small towns you fly over and miss are well worth seeing.
fairly easy run to Grand Canyon can be as short as four easy days.
If you dont mind Hotels (I have a thing against them) you can spend less on the trip than if you pull a trailer. My experience on the cross country pulling tells me that I need to have around 1500 + for just fuel. But I still think its worth it.
You can rent a smaller pop up style camper if you dont already have something (I have no clue what you own) and then put the bike in the bed of the truck to be used when you get to where you want to use it.
Ive been across the top of the country to Yellowstone and through the south and up through Utah/Colorado and back now.
Currently making plans for a San Diego trip in June to go to the Wild animal park, Sea world etc.. and if I have time I will drive up the coast 40 miles and see my brother and nephews.. oh and his wife.
In short, Drive, there is a great big diverse country out their that needs to be explored.
desertrat
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Yep, and thanks to my Dad who had summers off as a teacher I saw a lot of it.
When it was till uncrowded and pristine. Anyone who doesn't make a trip to the Grand Canyon is really missing a breath taking experience. If you have the time hike or ride by mule down to the bottom. It's like taking a trip though time.
Pete
Repete
He can see that by sitting in the parking lot at CiCi's Pizza.
bcp
In My Opinion
the whole entire area from Grand Canyon and on through Utah up into Colorado is something that everyone should see at least once before they die. a plane would not be able to do that trip justice.
I took the truck off road in the Canyonlands and made it all the way down to the banks of the green river (butt clinching ride) I have been to the top of the highest paved road in North America. there is no way that you can describe or even show in a photo the beauty that is that whole region.
Did that in Canada a few years back, whales breaching within 20 ft of the boat, just spectacular.
bcp
In My Opinion
Vince
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Pushrod
Patriot
Flying sucks anymore. My wife and I use to fly three or four times a year, and it just kept getting more and more burdensome and intrusive. Now we haven't been on a comercial airline in almost two years.
If I were you, I would drive across, see the country from the road. Something that I always wanted to do. Drive your truck or RV pulling the trailer, either one will get you their, although the RV will do so in comfort.
If I were you, I would drive across, see the country from the road. Something that I always wanted to do. Drive your truck or RV pulling the trailer, either one will get you their, although the RV will do so in comfort.
bcp
In My Opinion
if he were to break down and buy an American truck he could go in comfort too.
desertrat
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Better than an '80 Chevette for sure.
I've made the cross country drive five times. Pretty much in a hurry three of them but took my time twice. I'll do it or at least part of it again, but this time I am looking at 5 hrs day driving and the rest checking out spots of interest. Be nice to have a toy hauler trailor or R/V so I could take an M/C and little boat or canoe.
bcp
In My Opinion
You dont need an RV to carry your master cardBetter than an '80 Chevette for sure.
I've made the cross country drive five times. Pretty much in a hurry three of them but took my time twice. I'll do it or at least part of it again, but this time I am looking at 5 hrs day driving and the rest checking out spots of interest. Be nice to have a toy hauler trailor or R/V so I could take an M/C and little boat or canoe.